Day Care Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities

• Straightening up the room: washing dishes, cleaning toys, wiping down cribs, high chairs, regular chairs, tables, counters, 7 shelves, putting away toys, sweeping/mopping floors, bathrooms, etc.
• Supervising children while playing indoors or outdoors (must always know group and number of kids in the whole group).
• Changing diapers, soiled clothes, toileting, etc.
• Preparing, feeding, and cleaning up children after their meals and snacks.
• Administering medication (if over 21 years of age) and First Aid.
• Performing other various tasks assigned by your supervisor: reading stories, playing games, communicating with parents, etc.
• Providing stimulation through holding, rocking, comforting, talking to and playing with the children.
• Writing daily reports to parents, filing out accident or Boo Boo reports, or the information board.
• Help plan, execute, and evaluate a total program for the children in your care. This includes helping to write lesson plans for daily activities.
• Communicate with the parents upon drop off/pick up and when the need arises in the absence of the Head Teacher. This includes enforcing the health policy.
• Assist in training, orienting, and supervising the classroom aides and substitutes.
• Be an active participant in weekly swim time (if your classroom swims).
• Help plan and organize field trips and special days.
• Keep the childcare Director informed of any problems that may arise concerning discipline, staff, maintenance, illness, supplies, etc.
• Help ensure ratios are always met (1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:10).
• Change and compile the room bulletin board monthly.
• Help complete children's developmental checklist as required by DHS and STARS.
• Find a substitute and help Classroom Aides find coverage if needed.
• Complete new employee orientation; obtain Child Abuse, State Police, & FBI clearances; Fire & Water training, STARS 101/102, Mandated Reporter, Health & Safety Basics, & a physical with current TB test.
• Attend and complete various staff trainings: 9 - 15 hours per year.
• Meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Certification or proof of an 8th grade education AND a minimum of 2 years' experience (2500 hours) related to the care and development of children and working towards obtaining a CDA or higher.

Job Benefits

• A friendly work environment, kind coworkers and a free YMCA membership.